Monday, June 8, 2009

Organic,for a healthier you and a greener earth.Food,Inc-the truth about Food Industry.

Organic refers to the way agricultural products- food and fiber- are grown and processed. It is an ecological system that at its core relies on a healthy rich soil to produce strong plants that resist pests and diseases. Organic farming prohibits the use of toxic and persistent chemicals in favor of more “earth-friendly” practices that work in harmony with nature. In the case of livestock, antibiotics are prohibited, opting instead for preventative measures for keeping animals healthy and productive. Organic production also prohibits the use of genetically modified organisms (GMO’s). - StonyField Farms

There are many good reasons to eat Organic whenever possible.The availability and higher costs are the common excuses for not buying them more often,but think about it as a good investment that's not just supporting your own good health but also a greener earth.And remember only when we buy organic more often,the demands for Organic food rises ,leading more grocers to stock up on Organic food ultimately promoting Organic farming.Stonyfield farms,world’s leading organic yogurt-maker,offers a variety of Organic Yogurt both dairy and Soy.There Organic guide should answer some common queries about Organic food.And coupons will definitely save a few bucks.Here are some easy foods I whipped up with the Organic Yogurt.

TzatzikiThick and delicious dip made with Organic fat free Greek Yogurt(Oikos),fresh mint and cool cucumbers.whip 1 tablespoon of chopped mint in 1 cup of yogurt and mix in the 1/2 cup of grated cucumbers.Season with salt.Serve cold with any kind of baked whole grain chips.

33 comments:

All those yogurt creation look so healthy.I also saw the interview aired last week on Now,wish we had stricter laws controlling such unhealthy fast food chains that are making us sick more than ever.Organic farms are ultimate resources for good health but they definitely need our support to survive.

Thanks for sharing this Yasmeen...just saw the two videos and the facts are so scary...I try to use as much organic stuff as possible got to make a few more changes now. Can't wait for the movie.Love the yogurt dishes, real yummy.

Yasmeen, this is a great post. I agree on trying to eat organic. I try to get organic produce and meat as much as I can, however sometimes it's inevitable to get conventional food because of limited variety of organic foods. In general, I do not trust the supermarkets on whether they are telling us the truth. The food industry is stronger and it's all about making money rather than taking people's health into consideration. I can't wait to see the documentary.

Yasmeen

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